Fernando Tatis Jr. robs home run at the wall

The leaping catch erased a grand slam.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 191 min read

Tonight's home run reel is 1 second shorter thanks to Fernando Tatis Jr. https://t.co/uywCAAknIU Via @MLB on X

What happened: Fernando Tatis Jr. made a leaping catch at the wall to rob a home run. The play erased a home run from the nightly highlight reel.

Why it matters: The catch prevented runs from scoring and anchored a multi-homer game. The grab robbed Francisco Lindor of a grand slam.

By the numbers: Tatis Jr. also hit a leadoff home run in the first inning and added a two-run homer in the fifth, finishing the game with three RBIs.

What to watch: Tatis Jr. continues to provide elite production on both offense and defense.

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